Fred Block: Beyond Industrialism - Building Communities That Work for People
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 237
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Episode description
Fred Block, Research Professor of Sociology at UC Davis, joins Rob Johnson to discuss his latest book, The Habitation Society, which explores the need to move beyond industrial-era economic models to create an economy that prioritizes community well-being. Block critiques how economic policies have fueled inequality and stagnation while offering solutions—such as restructuring public finance—to foster prosperity for all.
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